Posts by Metropolitan Doulas
A Conversation With A Car Seat Expert
This month we wanted to hear more from our Child Passenger Safety Technician, Beverley, about how she got interested in car seat safety and what the journey to becoming a CPST was like. How did you become interested in car seat safety? The rules seemed to change frequently. The car seat designs kept changing, too. …
Read MoreSleep and its Impact Postpartum
“Sleep Before the Baby Comes!” This month we are focusing on the importance of quality sleep for the family in the postpartum period. Julie Bindeman, Psy-D, Co-Director of Integrative Therapy of Washington sheds light on how sleep deprivation affects the body and mind, and how to utilize support to increase the quantity and quality of sleep. Integrative…
Read MorePreparing for Parenthood if You Have a Disability
Caring for a needy newborn? Keeping up with a busy baby? These tasks can be a obstacle for an experienced caregiver, but can seem almost impossible for a new parent. If you have a disability, preparing for parenthood can be even more challenging. More than four million Americans are parents of kids under the age of 18…
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